Dimarzio Bluesbucker tone test (Series and Parallel wiring). Paired with PAF 36th Anniversary
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DiMarzio Bluesbucker vs DiMarzio D Activator
DiMarzio Bluesbucker
humbucker
85 match
high confidence
DiMarzio D Activator
bridge humbucker
Compared with the DiMarzio Bluesbucker, the DiMarzio D Activator has hotter output.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio Bluesbucker | DiMarzio D Activator |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 10.07k | 11.41k |
| Inductancediffers | not measured | 4.56 H (measured, 1 reading) |
| Magnet | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 4.5 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 5 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 5.5 / 10 | 4 / 10 |
| Slotdiffers | humbucker | bridge humbucker |
| Traits | moderate output, tight & aggressive | vintage output, tight & aggressive |
How close on each spec
100 means identical on that spec. The score weighs these, and counts anything we couldn't compare as a typical difference. How scoring works
Output
82
DC resistance (no inductance for one of them)
Magnet
100
both Ceramic
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
75
tone charts on the same scale
Mids
83
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
83
tone charts on the same scale
Videos
DiMarzio Bluesbucker
Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas pickup mod - DiMarzio Bluesbucker
DiMarzio D Activator
DiMarzio D ACTIVATOR vs EMG 81 - Bridge Pickup Guitar Tone Comparison Demo
DiMarzio D Activator pickup demo song by High Z Productions
What players and reviewers say
On the DiMarzio Bluesbucker
“One was the Bluesbucker, which has more of a single coil midrange with some of the fatter lows and rolled off highs like a humbucker.”
“Because once you plug in and unleash it, this pickup delivers a unique blend of clarity, bite, and vintage soul that cuts through a mix.”
On the DiMarzio D Activator
“That's cool, well it sounds like the D-Activator must be a pretty rippin pickup for tight/articulate gainy tones!.”
“But right now, I want an aggressive midrange emphasis, or else, I would keep the D Activator in there..”